Coupang Play's 'Just Makeup' Nears Top 3 Reveal; Cha In-pyo to Make Special Guest Appearance

With only two episodes remaining, Coupang Play's variety show 'Just Makeup' is set to unveil its final three contestants.

The upcoming 9th episode, airing today (31st), will feature the climactic semi-final mission, determining the Top 3 who will advance to the grand finale. The show also teases the beginning of the final mission with legendary special models, heightening the anticipation for the ultimate K-beauty survival competition.

'Just Makeup' is a large-scale survival program where top makeup artists representing K-beauty compete fiercely on a global stage. In episode 9, the final theme for the 'New Face' semi-final mission, which will select the last three finalists, will be revealed. The competition, structured with a ruthless rule where only one contestant survives each round, is drawing comparisons to the intense challenges seen in shows like 'Iron Chef'.

Following the 'Haute Couture' mission where 'Parisian Gold Hand' secured an early spot in the finals, the 'Ka-madhenu' mission by artist Ko Sang-woo saw contestants move judges and viewers alike with works embodying human emotions. With Firstman, Beauty Heiress, and Son Tail in contention for the top spot, the announcement of who secured the second ticket to the finale is highly anticipated.

The final semi-final theme is 'Novel'. Contestants must use a passage from the novel 'Mermaid Hunt' as a clue to embody a symbolic figure through their makeup. The appearance of actor and writer Cha In-pyo as a special judge is adding to the excitement. This challenge, lacking any visual cues, promises to be the peak of the 'Infinite Makeup Hell'.

The final Top 3 will then embark on the ultimate challenge: the final mission. With legendary special models gracing the stage, the grand finale is set to complete the competition, which aims to rewrite the history of K-beauty.

'Just Makeup' continues its successful run, topping Coupang Play's popular shows for four consecutive weeks with a 4.5-star rating and leading in viewer satisfaction. It has also captured the hearts of global audiences, entering the TOP 10 in seven countries according to FlixPatrol and earning an 8.5 rating on IMDb.

Netizens are raving about the contestants' skills, commenting, "Expressing every single hair strand with makeup is truly god-tier," and "I was genuinely amazed by the professionalism and artistry of the beauty artists." Many are also expressing awe at the participants' ability to interpret and execute challenging missions, noting, "Even with such extreme missions, I'm surprised they deliver results every time."